SAP Learning Insights

In this episode, David Chaviano talks with Zaven Kojakian, founder of KES Solutions, about SAP's RISE offering from the perspective of an SAP partner. Zaven outlines his personal story in IT and his passion for cybersecurity education, emphasizing the vital role partners play in delivering SAP software. In particular, he highlights the growing demand for skilled professionals in SAP and cybersecurity, urging organizations to internally assess their processes to align with RISE’s transformative capabilities. Zaven encourages continuous learning and certification for newcomers, underlining the need and interest of businesses in this field. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom.

In the final episode of the SAP Learning Insights Podcast miniseries "Texture," Magdalena Glass discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace with Nadjeshta Teranczewski, founder of ConsciousU. They explore the concept of "conscious tribes," which emphasizes empathy and deep connections among team members. This episode highlights practical strategies for enhancing communication, especially in remote settings, and encourages listeners to view emotional intelligence as a shared responsibility for a more connected work environment.

For this episode David Chaviano invited Dr. Clemens Mannert to talk about the programming language ABAP, developed specifically for SAP applications. They explore Clemens's journey from physics to software development and deep dive into the evolution of ABAP from its initial use cases for reporting and transactions to its modern applications involving back-end services, APIs and AI. Clemens provides recommended learning paths for newcomers, highlighting the importance of mastering foundational programming languages before diving into ABAP. He also gives some outlook on the future of ABAP in relation to emerging technologies, particularly the role of artificial intelligence in streamlining development processes. Finally, you get as always some final words of wisdom from our guest.

Each field has its buzzwords, and in tech and business, one of them is certainly innovation. Product Manager Björn Wulfmeyer from SAP BTP Innovation shares in this episode both professional and personal insights from behind the scenes. He discusses current trends he sees like Artificial Intelligence and solution and product integration. Moreover, since innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, he explains why collaboration is essential to the process and what is critical for it within SAP. Finally, Björn highlights the top skill employees should bring to foster innovation.

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano welcomes Thomas Jenewein to discuss the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) within organizations. They explore the psychological aspects of AI implementation, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse stakeholder perspectives for successful integration. Thomas shares real-world examples demonstrating how AI can enhance productivity and creativity while addressing employee concerns about job security. The conversation also highlights the role of digital natives in driving AI change and innovative training methods for effective learning. David and Thomas advocate for a human-centered approach to AI, encouraging organizations to leverage it as a partner in innovation. Tune in for key insights on navigating AI implementation in the workplace!

In this latest episode, the guest Florencia Martino, Enablement Lead at SAP, joins to discuss the crucial role of creativity in the technical industry. According to Florencia, every technology and solution has roots in human creativity. The conversation revolves around embracing creativity within oneself, overcoming blockages, and the symbiosis of nature and technology. Florencia sheds light on the bridge creativity builds between these two worlds.

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano is joined by Quincy Anderson, product learning expert at SAP, to delve into the intricacies of the concept of Clean Core, SAP ERP systems, particularly focusing on the transformative shift from on-premise to cloud-based solutions. Central to the discussion is the Clean Core philosophy which ensures that any customizations or extensions made by companies on their SAP ERP systems do not obstruct the seamless integration of new updates - fostering a stable, yet flexible digital backbone compatible with continuous scalability and quick adaptation to market changes. Clean Core in a Cloud ERP environment isn't just an IT strategy, but a pivotal business decision ensuring sustained competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. And at the end of this episode, Quincy shares some words of wisdom with you!

Each field has its buzzwords, and in tech and business, one of them is certainly innovation. Product Manager Björn Wulfmeyer from SAP BTP Innovation shares in this episode both professional and personal insights from behind the scenes. He discusses current trends he sees like Artificial Intelligence and solution and product integration. Moreover, since innovation doesn’t happen in isolation, he explains why collaboration is essential to the process and what is critical for it within SAP. Finally, Björn highlights the top skill employees should bring to foster innovation.

Alexandra Begues work at SAP BTP Innovation truly is entangled with entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, she shares her journey as an innovator, drawing from her experiences in SAP's former intrapreneurship program. She offers valuable insights on how to turn ideas into reality, sustain them, and the importance of building a culture where innovation can flourish. Alexandra also delves into why embracing failure is essential to driving successful innovation.

No topic within Tech can enjoy as much attention as Artificial Intelligence does. This episode sheds into different terms in the area and what it takes to work with Artificial Intelligence. The firsthand insights and knowledge are provided by the guests and experts Nico Wyss and Christian Warmuth, who are not just enthusiastic about the topic and spreading the word, but also have a never-ending set of anecdotes to share when explaining the basics.

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano welcomes Jennifer Hauck and Mark Green to discuss the benefits and use of SAP Practice Systems for SAP Learning Hub subscribers. These systems are designed to help learners understand SAP solutions through hands-on practice with demo data, accessible anytime with a subscription. The episode outlines recent improvements and highlights how practice systems enable in-depth skills development beyond basic discovery, allowing users to simulate real business scenarios and troubleshoot actively. Learners are encouraged to explore and experiment within these systems to fully understand SAP operations and develop skills valuable in professional SAP environments. At the end of this episode, Jennifer and Mark share some words of wisdom with you! Practise Systems on learning.sap.com: https://learning.sap.com/practice-systems?page=2 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/ Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/

Customer Success is a new way of managing customers. In this episode, we explore how to prepare for a role as an advisor who supports customers throughout their entire journey. Our guests are Directors Solution Customer Success Yunus Eren and Martin Reichmann. They discuss the importance of personal emotions and empathy, including how to understand another person's perspective. They also talk about personal growth, self-awareness, and building self-confidence. Finally, they share tips for handling difficult situations and resolving conflicts.

David Chaviano discusses with Suzanne Heiob, product manager of certification at SAP, about the recent changes to SAP certification. The changes include transitioning all certification-related information to the new SAP learning site, learning.sap.com. Additionally, SAP certification has shifted from being product-focused to being more role-based to align more closely with real-world job roles. Furthermore, the certification process now requires individuals to update their skills and extend their certification validity every 12 months. To facilitate continuous learning, SAP has combined its Learning Hub subscription with four certification attempts, access to latest content, live sessions, practice systems, and assessments. And of course, at the end of this episode, Suzanne shares her final words of wisdom with you.

In this episode of the SAP Learning Insights podcast, David Chaviano interviews Lukasz Skorwider, an SAP Basis consultant, about what SAP Basis is and how it's used. Lukasz gives insights in his experience, explaining that SAP Basis acts as the "generator" of a company, operating in the background to keep the most important systems running. He believes that while AI and cloud technologies are changing the field, they also present new opportunities. Lukasz also advises newbies interested in SAP Basis to start learning through resources like blogs, YouTube channels, openSAP, podcasts, and the SAP Community. He notes that the field is constantly evolving, which keeps it interesting and challenging at the same time.

Many young people wonder how to keep up with skill development. In this podcast episode, host Magdalena Glass sits down with Andreas Felber, a master's student in business information systems, and Service Architecture Expert German Mesa. Together, they explore how to identify what skills are relevant now and in the future. They also discuss what can help in the learning process, especially in staying motivated, and share advice on preparing for the first professional job. Of course, they sprinkle in personal stories for some extra wisdom.

In this episode Canadian SAP Development Architect Wayne Pau shares the essential skills needed to succeed regardless of industry and position. Discover why mastering the art of learning is crucial for starting a professional career and staying successful along the way. Gain valuable insights into how it is like to work in a global, remote setup, and collaborating across diverse disciplines.

In today’s episode, David Chaviano hosts professor Stephen Lofthouse from Nottingham University Business School on the SAP Learning Insights Podcast to discuss the importance and benefits of pursuing a career in SAP. Steve, with a background that transited from pharmacy to software development and teaching SAP for many years, is passionate about equipping students with SAP skills and connecting them to industry opportunities. SAP knowledge can lead to a global career and the understanding the platform used by numerous businesses makes students an attractive hire. Steve suggests students start by researching companies using SAP, utilizing free learning resources like learning.sap.com and openSAP for skills, and actively engage with the SAP Community to demonstrate their interest and knowledge. He highlights the vast opportunities in technology and SAP, especially as AI and cloud migrations become prevalent, making it an ideal time to enter the field and secure a long-lasting, globally relevant career.

“Uncertainty” is something that we have within ourselves, and it is something that is always awaiting us. In regard to future skills the hosts David Chaviano and Magdalena Glass try to come to an answer in the episode of “Mindset – How to approach the unknown?” together with their guests Santiago, SAP working student in the field of enterprise architecture and Lukasz, SAP development manager at the Innovation Center Potsdam. Together they explore what you have to personally overcome and what is essential in the context of mindset to change and be part of the change around you. Tune in to find out, what skills are supportive on this journey and how you can prepare to face the future.

In this thought-provoking episode, the podcast hosts dive into the discussion of the significance of future skills, what role education has in shaping this skill set from an early stage on as well as how they are connected to our world full of growing technological impact and a variety of already present and awaiting challenges. To engage in this discourse, the guest Mariyam Imran, a recent master’s graduate in strategic design, shares her passion and insights on future skills. As the topic became such a huge matter towards her, she wants to raise the awareness for it towards students. To start spreading the word, she dedicated her thesis towards the issue with a focus on critical thinking, digital competence and adaptability.

In this episode David Chaviano interviews Anastasia Sizensky, a cybersecurity engineer at SAP. Anastasia shares her journey into the field of cybersecurity, starting with her passion for Russian literature and her introduction to cybersecurity while studying abroad in Russia. She explains the different areas and roles in cybersecurity, such as the red team, blue team, and purple team, as well as the skills required for each. Anastasia also emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity professionals in keeping the digital world running smoothly and offers advice for those considering a career in the field.